Draxgar

The Returned

History

The Draxgar were one of the first races to walk among the realms of men before written history even. This ancient race was known to go extinct for unknown reasons, leading for the Elder Dragons to go and create the race of the Danakov. At the corruption of the Danakov though, the Draxgar were returned, not from death but as a creation of the dragons to walk the mortal plane. The Draxgar are mostly unaware of their previous ancestry in the world. Though it has been known that even though the dragons sought to hide the history of their demise, some have begun to discover this storied legacy. The Draxgar were known to worship their Elder Dragons as gods and superior beings, even the dragons above them. A great combination of factors had destroyed their predecessors ranging from drought, fasting, and finally a cataclysmic event which whipped them and the memory of them from the world.

The Draxgar of today though as if infants re-entering the world, wishing to discover the legacy they know they have left behind. Many of them remain strictly loyal to their currently slumbering Elder forms, acting as just a figment of their power on the mortal plane. Much of them have formed their own broods exclusive of the others. The Elder Dragons carefully have them monitored from their slumber and have transformed their most willing of followers into this draconic race.

Physical Description

The Draxgar are a reptilian race. Their bodies resemble that of humanoid lizards. Typically, Draxgar are large and muscular, covered in scales with a lighter colored underbelly like that of most reptiles. Their tongue represents that of their Elder Dragon as well as their face shape and general physicality. The Draxgar do have two main variations in size though, that being large and small. The larger Draxgar are the muscular and strong ones, known to tower over most races of men. Their smaller cousins are only about three feet in height and act usually more as auxiliaries in their tribes and structures. Draxgar are cold blooded and are known to have reptilian eyes. The feet and hands of Draxgar have five fingers and toes each like that of a normal human, though theirs have curved claws instead of nails which aid them in balance but also act as strong tool

The Draxgar for means of clothing usually wear little. The Draxgar are known however for ornate jewels or prized pelts of creatures they have hunted. Because of this, many other races view them as rather opulent because they are said to wear some of the greatest riches around them typically. The Draxgar's hide protects them against most of the elements of their native territory and thus they find little need in clothing as other races have. They are known to wear enough clothing to be considered modest enough and for protection.

• Common Height:
  • Male: 3'5" - 7'0"
  • Female: 3'2"- 7'2"
• Common Build: Mesomorph, Endomorph
• Common Eyes: Black, Yellow, Green
• Common Scale Tone:
  • Sand: Tan, Pale Green
  • Fire: Red, Orange, Black
  • Ice: Blue, Dark Purple
  • Poison: Dark Blue, Dark Green, Black
  • Sky: Pale Yellow, White, Light Blue

Culture

The Draxgar despite their relatively disparate clans, maintain relatively similar cultures between them. They are known for amassing impressive pyramids and having a strong sense of ancestral worship, believing enlightenment comes from those who have since become deceased. Because of this, Draxgar are known from time to time to wear the bones of the dead who could not be embalmed, or of their kills. The bodies of animals, monsters, and men are viewed as sacred things which should be revered, each portion being inherently sacred and imbued with natural powers. The Draxgar in particular are known to embalm their dead and store them within great tombs which detail the accomplishments of their life upon the walls and are stored with their greatest possessions. Many Draxgar find that becoming a martyr for their Elder Dragon or Chosen is perhaps one of the greatest things they could achieve. A common misconception is that Draxgar eat sentient creatures. This remains untrue as part of the Draxgar's strict diet is that they shall refuse to eat anything strong enough to have consciousness and be able to communicate.

The Draxgar are a primarily carnivorous race, not eating much or really any plant life. They tend to be semi-nomadic, either cultivating herds of livestock which they keep within large enclosed areas like a ranch of sorts, or by being more fully nomadic and following their prey around. Each Draxgar's lifestyle is heavily shaped by their Elder Dragon's habits. A Draxgar of Ezikia for example might be inclined to horde things for the excellence of their Brood Mother. A Draxgar of Hurzava might be more inclined to help others and rest among high mountaintops and trees whereas a Draxgar of Rohana might be known to have a more fiery personality. Draxgar as a commonality are known to be incredibly proud and strive to achieve the best at whatever they seek out, certainly not known for their sloth.

Mechanics

• Lifespan: 150-225 years old on average.
• Depending on the Elder Dragon brood, the Draxgar are given differing abilities at birth based on this lineage:
  • Sand: A layered eyelid which has two layers. These layers protect them from sandstorms and from other particle based eye-damage. This also prevents Draxgar from being blinded through external means. (Removal of their eyes still results in blindness. Mind magic could also make a Draxgar believe they are blind, etc.) Immune to heat exhaustion.
  • Fire: Immunity to normal Fire, Lava and Dragonfire. This includes those manipulated by supernatural means. This does not include Hellfire or Holy Fire.
  • Ice: Immunity to the cold and the effects of freezing. This includes those manipulated by supernatural means.
  • Poison: Immunity to acids and poisons. These Draxgar are also granted dark vision due to their native origins. These Draxgar do see less efficiently in bright lights though.
  • Sky: Immunity to lightning. This includes lightning manipulated by supernatural means. These Draxgar are granted wings which attach to their arms directly which allow them to fly.
• This race can be either tall and strong, or small, agile, and weak. Both forms have incredibly sharp claws on their hands and feet and strong jaws which can be used to rip and tear flesh.
• Should a member of the Draxgar obtain Dragonmarks or Shamanism, their innate ties to the land grant them the ability to manipulate an additional 5 Shakti.
• Dragons tend to see Draxgar not as kin, but as pawns. Dragons of the same brood might be more inclined not to attack a Draxgar of their lineage.

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